Coin Race: Top Winners/Losers of January; XRP and DOGE Won
1.2.2021
The first month of 2021 is behind us - and what a crypto month it was! There are barely any red coins among the top 100 and the top 50 by market capitalization, and none among the top 10.
The eyes of the world were on bitcoin (BTC) and its performance, as well as its volatility, as it surged to...
Wallstreetbets and GameStop saga set for Hollywood treatment in new film
1.2.2021
A major Hollywood studio has won the rights to turn the r/Wallstreetbets saga into a movie — less than a week after the GameStop short squeeze
Former Bank of China exec joins BitMEX operator as non-executive board director
1.2.2021
Once reportedly the highest-paid executive at the Bank of China, Wai Kin Chim has joined BitMEX’s parent firm as an independent non-executive board director
US Man Pleads Guilty to Money Laundering Charges Involving $13M in Bitcoin
1.2.2021
During a 28-month period, Hugo Mejia illegally exchanged millions of dollars-worth of bitcoin while attempting to hide his activity
Elon Musk Just Asked Robinhood CEO These Questions – Here Are His Answers
1.2.2021
The Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev has been grilled by the hottest name in crypto – the world’s richest man and Tesla supremo Elon Musk.
In a livestream on the Clubhouse app, Musk was given the chance to ask a series of questions to Tenev, Robinhood’s under-fire boss.
Musk wasted no time getting straight...
Elrond Unveils the Maiar Wallet and Global Payments App
1.2.2021
Leading blockchain firm hailing from Europe providing a revolutionary decentralized interface, Elrond has proudly announced the launch of Maiar, the highly-anticipated wallet and global payments solution for blockchain users. The blockchain aims to provide a secure, private, and economical channel...
XRP Erases SEC-Led Drop as Supporters Pump Price Over $0.60
1.2.2021
XRP has more than reversed the late December drop prompted by an SEC lawsuit against Ripple with a rally to two-month highs
XRP Displaces Polkadot Token After Price Soars 100% in 48 Hours
1.2.2021
In a surge reminiscent of dogecoin’s recent rally, the value of the XRP token soared by more than 100% in just 48 hours. After starting the day at $0.29 on January 30, data shows that the token peaking at just above $0.67. At the time of writing, XRP is trading at around $0.66  ...
Analyzing and Redefining Financial Tech in the Middle East at MarketsandMarkets Fintech and Blockchain UAE Virtual Summit
1.2.2021
January 23.01.2021 –The ‘MarketsandMarkets Fintech and Blockchain UAE Virtual Summit’ is scheduled to take place on March 22–23, 2021. The virtual summit features two days of insights into the Financial Technology and Blockchain scenario in the Middle East, the newest tools and technologies...
‘A Good Thing’: Elon Musk Says He’s a Supporter of Bitcoin
1.2.2021
It would be the most "entertaining and ironic outcome" if dogecoin "becomes the currency of earth in the future," Musk also said
CEX.IO LOAN Experiences Massive Institutional Demand With Over $100 Million of Loan Requests
1.2.2021
PRESS RELEASE. Crypto-backed lending service CEX.IO LOAN that launched in October 2020 in select global jurisdictions, has been experiencing major demand, receiving over $100 million worth of loan requests to date. While the service has been widely popular among retail investors, most of...
Elon Musk, Bitcoin and the Reddit raiders: 6 things to watch for BTC price this week
1.2.2021
A casual vote of confidence from the world's richest man excites pundits but fails to produce a BTC price pump — could that be about to change?